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The Banks redevelopment clears major hurdle as Cincinnati City Council approves riverfront vision

Cincinnati City Council has unanimously approved an updated urban design plan that could transform the final undeveloped portions of The Banks into a mixed-use district featuring housing, retail, hospitality, and expanded public spaces. The approval clears a major planning hurdle for a redevelopment effort estimated to cost between $750 million and $800 million. The project…

ByNina Oliverio3 days ago0Comments

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Cincinnati’s Climate Migrant Plan Reveals a Bigger Problem at City Hall

Cincinnati Wants to Prepare for Climate Migrants The City of Cincinnati recently released a Climate Migration Readiness Plan through its Office of Environment and Sustainability. WVXU reported that the plan was released on May 13 and considers how climate migration could shape Cincinnati by 2050. It also examines what the city can do now to…

ByAdam KoehlerJune 8, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati housing grant approved after city lifts restrictions on developer

The Cincinnati City Council has approved a $2.5 million grant for an affordable housing development connected to former Cincinnati Bengals player Chinedum Ndukwe’s real estate firm, Kingsley & Co. The funding will support a senior housing project planned for Walnut Hills and marks a significant shift in the city’s recent stance toward the company. Local…

ByNina OliverioJune 4, 20260Comments

Circular tire skid marks cover a dark Cincinnati street intersection after an illegal street takeover, with a police cruiser flashing emergency lights in the smoky background.

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Street takeover penalties in Cincinnati could bring steep fines, jail time

The Cincinnati City Council is considering new legislation that would dramatically increase consequences for people who participate in or organize illegal street takeovers throughout the city. The proposal received initial approval from the Public Safety and Quality of Life Committee on June 2. According to reporting by WVXU, council members backed the ordinance after several…

ByNina OliverioJune 3, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati budget hearings enter final stage as city tackles $30 million deficit

The City of Cincinnati is moving toward final approval of its next budget as officials attempt to eliminate a projected deficit approaching $30 million in the general fund. City Council held its final public hearing on June 1, giving residents one last opportunity to provide feedback before lawmakers begin making final decisions on spending levels…

ByNina OliverioJune 1, 20260Comments

Panoramic view of the downtown Cincinnati skyline and Ohio River at sunset, highlighting the city center during the fiscal year 2027 budget hearings.

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Cincinnati budget deficit plan targets $30 million shortfall with spending cuts, hiring freezes

Cincinnati budget deficit plan targets spending cuts and public safety funding The City of Cincinnati’s budget deficit proposal includes vacancy freezes, infrastructure investments, and higher public safety spending for fiscal year 2027. Moreover, the budget deficit concerns dominated City Hall discussions after Mayor Aftab Pureval unveiled a proposed fiscal year 2027 budget aimed at closing…

ByNina OliverioMay 25, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati proposes larger budget as police overtime climbs amid $30M deficit

Cincinnati officials are preparing a larger city budget while warning that mounting overtime costs and staffing shortages could strain finances for years. Mayor Aftab Pureval and City Manager Sheryl Long introduced a proposed fiscal year 2027 budget that increases spending even as the city faces a projected $30 million deficit. According to reports from…

ByNina OliverioMay 22, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati police property room faces scrutiny over evidence tracking flaws

A new audit of the Cincinnati Police Department found multiple deficiencies in how officers and staff manage evidence inside the department’s property room. According to reporting from WKRC Local 12, auditors discovered 16 separate issues involving evidence tracking, labeling, and documentation. The audit reviewed evidence items including firearms, narcotics, shell casings, and cash. Investigators found…

ByNina OliverioMay 19, 20260Comments

Close-up of hands drawing a concealed blade from a walking cane, illustrating the type of weapon that prompted the Cincinnati City Hall security review.

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Cincinnati City Hall security review follows concealed sword incident

Cincinnati officials are reviewing security measures after police said a person brought a sword hidden inside a cane into council chambers during a public meeting. According to reports from WLWT and FOX19, the incident happened during the public comment portion of a City Council session at Cincinnati City Hall. Police later arrested Alexandra Dalton, also…

ByNina OliverioMay 14, 20260Comments

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Bond set in Cincinnati City Hall sword case

Sword cane bond proceedings moved forward Thursday in Hamilton County court after a person accused of bringing a concealed weapon into Cincinnati City Hall appeared before a judge. The bond's conditions now include electronic monitoring, a weapons ban, and restrictions preventing the defendant from entering Cincinnati City Hall and the nearby Centennial building. The case…

ByNina OliverioMay 8, 20260Comments

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The Banks redevelopment clears major hurdle as Cincinnati City Council approves riverfront vision

Cincinnati’s Climate Migrant Plan Reveals a Bigger Problem at City Hall

Cincinnati housing grant approved after city lifts restrictions on developer

Street takeover penalties in Cincinnati could bring steep fines, jail time

Cincinnati budget hearings enter final stage as city tackles $30 million deficit

Cincinnati budget deficit plan targets $30 million shortfall with spending cuts, hiring freezes

Cincinnati proposes larger budget as police overtime climbs amid $30M deficit

Cincinnati police property room faces scrutiny over evidence tracking flaws

Cincinnati City Hall security review follows concealed sword incident

Bond set in Cincinnati City Hall sword case

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